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How to have a harmonious Christmas
By Junior on 05/12/2012 11:46:00
Prevent a meltdown with these festive family tips
relatives in advance that it's your house - and that all children abide by your house rules.More leisure from Junior: Five wonderful winter activities A to Z of cool Britannia
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Snow Time Fun: Safe tobogganing for children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/01/2013 17:13:55
Whizzing down a snowy slope is brilliant fun, but make sure your child plays safe too
responsible adult is present to supervise In the event of any mishaps, there should always be an adult on hand to administer first aid and, if necessary, take the injured sledder to A&E. Children under five should sled with an adult, while all children under
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Ode to Autumn: Outdoor fun with your children
By Sophie Westnedge on 01/10/2012 16:59:00
How to make the most of each new season with some brilliant family activites
the freedom it invites us all to experience. The warm sun, my garden, children running to all corners of our land, immersing ourselves in the ocean, rivers and lakes. Bliss.What do your children enjoy best about the different seasons? Interestingly, each time
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Let your talents shine for Save the Children
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/01/2011 12:31:30
Support the charity’s new campaign, No Child Born To Die
street parties, dance, run. We all have it within our power to do something that makes a colossal difference.”To find our more about the campaign, visit the Save the Children website.
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Family activities… for when you're stuck at home
By Suzanne Milne on 01/01/2013 20:18:00
10 fun activities for children when you're staying in
children. Send all of the younger set into one room – or preferably the garden – to devise and rehearse their performance. Ask for a theatrical 10-minute call before the performance. Inspiration should run wild, but if they are struggling, remind them
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If you go out in the woods today…
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 15:50:31
Make the most of nature this autumn with these five fun activities
is the best time of year for collecting leaves and seeds, and slugs, snails, millipedes, woodlice can all be found, collected and inspected. Count their eyes and legs and watch how they move, then bigger children can have a go at sketching them. Download a
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Six top tips for sporting success
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 27/07/2012 12:11:02
Win, lose or draw… However your child’s sporting fortunes fare, enjoyment is the most important goal of all
Good habits can last a lifetime. And so if your child gets stuck into sport early on, then odds are he’ll enjoy it at every stage in life. Here are six tips to help you encourage him on his way: 1) Try out lots of different sports. Some children
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Shell-seeking with your child
By Ingrid Thomas on 14/05/2012 15:42:38
This seaside pastime can lead to a lifelong love of nature
Shell collecting is a wonderful pastime. It doesn’t cost a thing, and it is full of possibilities for pleasure and learning alike. Children love shells because they are safe and easy to pick up, they are great for decorating sand pies, or for making
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Top ten family rainy day activities
By Junior on 26/02/2013 09:18:00
Fed up of trying to dodge those puddles? Here is our roundup of ten activities to stave off boredom on a rainy day…
each child pack a bag – tell them not to tell you, but to choose a specific destination (the snow, the beach, a safari etc), then they can pack their bags with all the appropriate gear. When all the bags are packed, arrive at ‘the airport’ (aka your
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Ice-Skating Etiquette for Children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/11/2012 13:59:00
If you fancy taking to the ice during the festive season, here's how to make your visit a success
TORVILL AND DEAN might make it all look so easy, but even if you don’t know your triple toe loop from your double axel, icestaking can bed a fun activity for all the family. There’s just one thing you need to bear in mind first: there are going
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